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Wachusett Regional High School 145
CENSUS
October 1960*
AGE
PRE-SCHOOL
ELEMENTARY
HIGH SCHOOL
Less than 1 yr.
12
1
56
3
47
5
15
7
51
8
42
9
52
10
59
11
45
12
61
13
49
8
14
8
21
15
2
20
Birth to 16 yrs. of age
*
2
50
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRADUATES - 1960
Carolyn J. Bartek Donna Blair David Bok Margaret H. Bourdreau
Sandra A. Caloiaro
Lillian Castellani
Constance Crooker Walter Dulmaine Elizabeth L. Fish
Mary K. Ford
Patricia A. Haanpaa
Dale L. Halcott
Michael Hayden Jane Healey John L. Heikkila Leif Hoijer Roger Howard Wayne R. Jordan Arthur Robert Josephson Carol A. Karczewski Katherine R. Ketonen Richard A. Kortes
Karen Lantiegne Lauren B. Lantiegne Joanne McCauley Virginia L. McGann Dennis Martelli
Robert P. Martelli Alishan Martin Carolyn Miles Dawn Minasian Lynn Morrill Elizabeth Mosher
Daniel Newhall Patricia Nurmi Carol Olson Ronald W. Papierski Sandra Pecevich Maureen Pickett Albert W. Pond Evelyn I. Rasku Donald Rutherford Lea Anne Scales Mary Joy Suchocki Nancy Vander Pyl
WACHUSETT REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES - 196C
Mary Blanchard Sandra Boulanger Howard Davis Evelyn Deluca Marcia Follansbee
David Hammond William Helle Ritva Joki David Matthew Wayne Myers Richard Nelson Gordon Prescott
William Rasku Addison Redfield Joanne Redfield Mary Rengo John Root Patrick Sarkisian Barbara Takala Phyllis Taylor Marjorie Viner John Ward Kenneth Warrington Roger McCauley
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
Rutland, like most of the other communities in the school union, finds itself with the pressing problem of space needs for a growing school population. Whatever form the additional facilities finally take, must be determined, not only by the number of pupils, but by the need to provide these pupils with the type of school wherein a modern program of education may be provided, and where safety and health are protected.
Every effort has been made to keep the Rutland school pro- gram in step with modern advances in education and good pro- gress has been made in science, reading and foreign language areas. Improvements in shop work, home economics, mathematics, etc. , will have to wait for new construction.
The School Study Committee has spent many evenings inves- tigating all possible avenues which might lead to the proper solution to the construction problem. It is hoped that this committee will be in a position to recommend a solution in time for additional space to be available in 1962.
Sincerely,
Charles L. Bowlby Superintendent of Schools
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REPORT OF THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
The enrollment as of October 1, 1960, was 434 students. This shows an increase of 14 students over the previous year. With the already crowded existing condition of the school buildings in Rut- land , one Junior High School classroom was located in the auditor- ium in September.
ENROLLMENT
Grade 1
Mrs. Campbell
29
Grade 1
Mrs. Wentworth 29
Grade 1: 58
Grade 2
Mrs. Follansbee 27
Grade 2
Mrs. Brown
27
Grade 2: 54
Grade 3
Miss Matthews
20
Grade 3
Mrs. Kallio
22
Grade 3: 42
Grade 4
Mrs. Griffin
27
Grade 4
Mrs. Bourque
27
Grade 4:
54
Grade 5
Mrs. Griffith
29
Grade 5
Mr. Pettinella
29
Grade 5: 58
Grade 6
Mr. Butkiewicz
23
Grade 6:
46
Grade 7
Mrs. Young
30
Grade 7
Mr. Manuelian
30
Grade 7:
60
Grade 8
Mrs. Kelsey
24
Grade 8
Mr. Varjian
25
Grade 8: 49
Special
Miss Dean
13
Special 13
Total
434
Total
434
Grade 6
Mr. Zytkiewicz
23
Also, because of the lack of cafeteria space, the School Lunch Program operates with three sittings at maximum capacity for each sitting. Long-range building plans are being studied at the present time by the Rutland Building Study Committee.
Major Repairs Made During 1960:
A complete inspection of the Old Building was made on January 25th and February 11th, 1960, by the State Building Inspector. He reported that the building structurally did not meet State require- ments and recommended temporary emergency repairs so the building may be used for a short term. These temporary emergency repairs
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have been completed.
New equipment purchased during the year included :
1. Under the National Defense Act, Title 3, the Rutland Center School purchased needed science equipment. This equipment in- cludes: (a) microscope, (b) micro-projector, (c) planetarium, (d) hydro-electric dam, (e) science laboratory kit, (f) film strips and cabinet, (g) supplementary science books, etc. This is an excellent program for the Town to participate in, since the community is reimbursed 50% of the cost of this equipment.
2. New reading tables were bought for the first grades.
3. Thirty new movable student desks and chairs were bought for the auditorium classroom.
The following textbook changes have been made :
1. A new up-to-date science series was purchased for grades 1 through 8. This new series, along with the science equip- ment that was firchased during the year, has upgraded the science program significantly.
2. A new spelling series was placed in one-half of the class- rooms throughout the school. This new series has been found by the students and teachers to be a great improvement over the pre- vious spelling textbooks. This changeover will be completed in all the classrooms .
3. A new reading series was purchased for grades 4, 5, and 6 to go along with our new reading program in these grades.
Changes in curriculum:
1. In September, the Modified Joplin Reading Plan was started in grades 4, 5, and 6. This is a departmentalized reading pro- gram in which the students are grouped according to their grade level of reading. This program enables a teacher to spend a longer period of time with one group of youngsters reading at the same level. Considering the many problems faced in starting such a program, it is apparent that it is quite favorable with both teachers and students. Our reading test results up to this point are more than satisfactory.
2. The French Program, which was introduced in September of 1959 to grade 4, was expanded in September of 1960 to all the students in grade 5. The results of this program in grades 4 and 5 are ex- cellent, so it will be expanded next year to grade 6. In grade 6, however, it will not be offered to all students - only to those
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who will benefit by further study in this program.
Testing :
1. The Science Research Associates Achievement Tests were ad- ministered in March, 1960 to grades 2 through 8. The following table compares the Grade Placement of the Rutland classes at the time of the test with the Average Grade Equivalent Scores on the test:
Grade Grade Placement at Time of Test
Average Grade Equivalent Scores
2.7
2.65 1 month below level 4.1, 4 months above level
3.7
4.7
5.02 3 months above level
5.7
6.39 6 months above level
6.7
7.0g 3 months above level
7
7.7
8.0g 3 months above level
8
8.7
8.9 9 2 months above level
2. In November and December of 1960, the Lorge-Thorndike In- telligence Tests were administered to grades 1, 3, 5, and 7. The results for these tests are not yet available.
School Savings Program:
At the Rutland Center School, there are 349 open accounts, with a total of $14,999.50 on deposit. It might be interesting to note that out of the 105 schools participating in this program, Rutland ranks seventh for the total amount on deposit.
School Lunch Program:
The School Lunch Program continues to show excellent participa- tion. We have approximately 80 to 85% of the students taking part in the program.
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Rutland Teachers' Association: The new officers of the Rutland Teachers' Association are:
President: Mr. Robert Lister
Vice President:
Miss Betty May Dean
Secretary : Mrs. Freda Kelsey
Treasurer : Mrs. Catherine Griffin
Outstanding activities of the Class of 1960 were as follows: 1. A picnic at Mrs. Pickett's at Cool Sandy Beach.
2. The Graduation Banquet, which was held at the Old Mill in Westminster.
3. In the Mountain Junior High Basketball League, the Rutland Boys' Team won first place, and the girls tied for first place with Sterling.
Respectfully submitted,
Raymond Bogosian Principal
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REPORT OF THE ART SUPERVISOR
During this year the art department has expanded along with the scope of the school itself. Our new supervisor, Miss Char- lotte Crout, was added to teach art in the first six grades of most of the schools of the union. This is her first teaching as- signment and has been a fairly difficult one to adjust to, con- sidering the many personal contacts which are part of the routine of supervision. However, Miss Crout is fitting into the system satisfactorily and is a credit to the art department.
The art work of the junior high grades is proceeding as satisfactorily as can be expected without adequate art equipment , materials, and space. As soon as sufficient shelving, cabinets , tables, and materials are available, the scope of the work in art can be brought up to the level of the best in the state, but not until.
George N. Morris Art Supervisor
REPORT OF THE MUSIC SUPERVISOR
The following is my annual report as the music supervisor of the Holden School Union #24.
In the elementary schools, the music is carried on by the teachers assisted by the bi-weekly visit of the music consultant. Singing and listening are the two areas upon which most stress is laid. With up-to-date music texts and the adequate record li- brary which we have, this can be accomplished. Recordings of folk dances and square dances have helped the rhythmic activities.
Mr. Bowden, the instrumental instructor, meets the instru- mental classes weekly. The children perform in groups of from one to three years' experience. The tonette program introduced last year in all the fourth grades of the Union has proved an aid to the music program and will be continued.
A Paxton-Rutland Band is in the process of organization. Transportation is provided weekly so that the pupils from both towns can meet jointly. Some of the Rutland and Paxton students
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combined with the Holden Junior High Band at their respective graduation exercises.
The seventh and eighth grade glee club performed at the graduation exercises and the Christmas program.
A fine representation of children from the schools of the entire union attended the Children's Concert as part of the Worcester Music Festival in October.
Because of the increased scope of the entire curriculum, the position of music in the schools has been challenged in terms of available time.
I should like to thank my assistant Mr. Richard H. Bowden for his cooperation during the year, and compliment him on the high standard of his work.
Ruth S. Innes Music Supervisor
REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF FRENCH
The French program is now in the first half of its second year . The results at this writing are very satisfying.
In the fourth grade, the children become acquainted with the new sounds. The emphasis is on pronunciation for the con- versational method is used without recourse to textbooks, read- ing, writing or grammar instructions. The topics treated are those with which the children are most familiar: the classroom and the school, the home and family, the playground, shopping, mealtime, etc. Visual aids are used as instructional material. We have, among others, posters and games, tape recorder, record player, doll house, flannel board, and work books. It is hoped that we will be able to have some films and film strips in the near future.
In the fifth grade, the emphasis is mainly on review and further development of the fourth grade material with the intro- duction of new topics as time permits. The children at this level are beginning to have a decided facility with the language.
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In addition to the above, an attempt is made to correlate the study of French with other school subjects. The children are learning something of the culture of France, its songs and customs, and thus are broadening their attitudes toward other people in general.
In order that the program be effective, it will be necessary to provide for continuity through the establishment of French courses in the Junior High School and then a reappraisal of the present High School courses that they may relate effectively to the studies that precede them.
At present, it is our intention to introduce reading, writing, and some basic rules of grammar in the sixth grade.
It is most strongly recommended that the study of French be considered as an enrichment program and that, as of next year, a selection be made among the fifth and sixth grade pupils on the basis of achievement, interest, and ability. In this manner, those who can benefit from the study of French, would continue. Those pupils who do not show language ability would consecrate this ex- tra time to other areas in which they need help. It is suggested that this selection be made by the French supervisors in conjunc- tion with the classroom teacher and the principal.
Agnes S. Coppin Supervisor of French
SCHOOL HEALTH REPORT
The routine physical examinations for children in grades one, four, and seven were made by Dr. Emil J. Koenig, School Physician, assisted by the school nurses. Written notices were sent to all parents whose children were found to have any physical defects.
The vision, hearing, weighing, and measuring examinations were done simultaneously by the school nurses assisted by two tech- nicians. Re-checks are being completed by the school nurses and notices will be sent home to parents whose children failed this test.
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Three diphtheria immunization clinics were held and 153 children received immunizations.
One pre-school registration day was conducted.
The Dental Hygiene Program for the children in the first three grades was resumed through the cooperation of the State Department of Health. The purpose of this program is to (1) find dental caries, (2) promote the corrections of dental defects, and (3) educate children to practice correct dental hygiene procedures.
Throughout the year, other routine services were provided, such as, home visits, personal interviews, inspections, first aid, exclusion of sick children, planning with and assisting the School Physician in clinics, conferences, ordering all health supplies, and notifying parents of physical defects.
Required reports to the Massachusetts Department of Health in the areas of vision, hearing, physical examinations, and physically handicapped children were compiled and submitted to the Superin- tendent of Schools.
Summary
Service
Number of Children
Physical examinations O
O
186
Weighing and measuring
419
Vision tests .
436
Hearing tests
444
Clinics:
3 diphtheria and tetanus 0
153
1 pre-school vaccination 0
0
O
O
O
o
15
1 pre-school registration O
O
.
39
6
0
0
O
0 O
0
Respectfully submitted, Brenda T. Sullivan, R.N.
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WACHUSETT REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE
By election in the several towns, and by appointment of the various school committees, the Wachusett Regional School District Committee was comprised of the following :-
HOLDEN
Term Expires
Term Length
Byron S. Davis, Chairman
March, 1963
3 years
William F. Lionett, Treasurer
1962
3 years
Russell H. Gray
=
1961
1 year
PAXTON
Robert J. Hall
=
1961
1 year
Mrs. Yvette Childs
1961
3 years
PRINCETON
C. Wesley Dingman
11
1963
3 years
David Krashes
11
1961
1 year
RUTLAND
Herbert W. Burbank
=
1962
3 years
Nelson M. Calkins, Jr., Secretary
11
1961
1 year
STERLING
Mrs. Avis C. Bourne
11
1961
3 years
F. Warren Kennedy, Jr.
11
1961
1 year
During the year the committee held twenty-two regular meetings, seven special meetings and numerous sub-committee meetings on special phases of committee work. Bonds were approved and sold in April, 1960 to provide funds for the new building addition. Work on the new structure was started in September and is scheduled for completion by next September. The committee is gratified to note good progress to date and is scheduling classes in the new area for the beginning of the school year. Extra teachers and custodians will be hired.
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A further change in the curriculum was made during the year. We are now providing home economics for girls taking a college course. We have also included funds in our 1961 budget to pro- vide special classes for exceptional pupils. These classes will be oriented toward the slow learning group.
A modest increase in the salary schedule was approved during the year. This raised the minimum from $4,000 to $4,100 and other rates accordingly. This change was necessary to keep us competi- tive in attracting the best teachers.
The Joe Berg Science Seminar for gifted pupils, the adult ed- ucation and summer school programs were continued.
Tuition for the summer school program was changed for the first time in order to help defray the cost of the program.
The school lunch program provides nourishing meals for stu- dents, many of which could not otherwise afford good meals. This program is still operating in the black even though less govern- ment surplus food is available to us. During the past year over 134,000 meals were served at a cost to the student of $.25 per meal.
Your committee wishes to thank the administration, staff, pupils and parents for their cooperation in making ours a better school.
Respectfully submitted,
Nelson M. Calkins, Jr. Secretary
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TO: Dr. Charles L. Bowlby, Superintendent, and Members of the Wach- usett Regional School District Committee
FROM : Neal T. Skillings, Principal
SUBJECT : Annual Report, 1960
Enrollment
As had been predicted, our school population has continued to rise. January 1, 1961, showed an enrollment of 1,159, an increase of 45 over last year at the same time. Of these, Holden provided 620, Sterling 185, Rutland 141, Paxton 99, Princeton 88, Oakham 20, Berlin 2, Hudson, Sudbury and West Boylston one each, and we have one exchange student from Japan. Class sizes this year are: Sen- iors 268, Juniors 262, Sophomores 298, Freshmen 330, and 1 Post- Graduate. There are 586 boys and 573 girls. Figures obtained from the elementary schools indicate next year's entering freshman class will number 428 which will give us a total enrollment figure of 1,218. If the new addition is not completed by the opening of school next year we shall have a considerable housing problem.
Staff
To take care of the increased student enrollment it has been necessary to enlarge the faculty, also. We now have 2 Administra- tors, 3 Guidance Personnel, 63 Teachers, 1 Librarian, 1 Nurse, 4 Secretaries, 14 Cafeteria Workers, and ? Custodians.
As usual, many changes have occurred amongst our personnel. Miss Doris Guertin has been added to the Guidance Department, and to replace her as a Physical Education Instructor we now have Mrs. Athunacia Gaynor.
Five members of the English Department left our staff: Dr. Luther Allison, Mrs. Jo McFarlane, Miss Frances Russell, Miss Rosa Simpson, and Ralph Wadsworth. Because of the increased enrollment, six teachers were needed to fill the complement of the English Department. These are: Mrs. Katharine Bourne, Mrs. Elinor Erickson, Miss Elizabeth Mayotte, Clarence Morey, Miss Mary Renaud, and Mrs . Estelle Rettig.
Mrs. Barbara Myrick of the Commercial Department was replaced
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by Ronald Bouvier while Joseph Fraticelli took over the position formerly held by Charles Shiere in the same department.
In the Language Department, Mrs. Eileen Kinney gave up the teaching of Latin and Mrs. Roberta Grandone assumed these duties. An additional French teacher was elected, P. Marc Tetreault.
Two vacancies occurred in the Mathematics Department. One was occassioned by the departure of James Fleming. He was replaced by Mrs. Barbara Rowell. One extra teacher, Mrs. Sheila Bachant, was added to this department.
In the Science Field, three vacancies occurred when Mrs. Janet Cheney , Peter Ligor, and Ronald Wilson left us. Their replacements are Miss Noreen Arnberg, Miss Jacqueline Bernard, and Lawrence McGrail.
An additional Social Studies teacher was needed and Miss Judith Grace was elected to fill this position.
Class of 1960
The best available information concerning the 236 members of the Class of 1960, as of January, 1961, is as follows :
Graduates - 236
Boys - 118
Girls - 118
Boys
Girls
NO . State
No. State
Total %
Number attending 4-year colleges
50
20
29
11
79
33
Number attending 2-year colleges
23
2
17
7
40
17
Number attending nursing schools
17
17
7
Number to attend prep. schools
2
2
1
Apprentice Programs
2
2
1
P. G.
1
1
2
Continuing education
141
59
Entering Armed Services
22
9
Working
63
27
Married, moved, unemployed, or unknown
10
40
1
19
Colleges and Schools
Four-Year Schools
Bates College
2 Nasson College
1 Nichols College
1
2 Northeastern University 4
1 Ricker College
1
Chatham College
1 R.I. School of Design
1
Clark University
1 Salem College
1
Clarkson Col. Technology
1 Sarah Lawrence College 1
1 Springfield College 1
1 University of Maine
1
Fitchburg State Teachers
2. University of Mass.
11
Gordon College
3 University of Miami
1
Holy Cross College
1 University of New Zealand 1
1 U. S. Coast Guard Academy 1
West Virginia Wesleyan 1
William Penn College 1
William Smith College
1
Wellesley College 1
1 Wittenberg University 7
Worcester Polytechnic Inst. 6
Worcester State College 10
Yale University 1
Hospitals
Burbank Hospital 1
Hahnemann Hospital 3
Memorial Hospital 6
Peter Bent Brigham Hosp. 1
St. Vincent Hospital 3
Tampa General Hospital 1
Worcester City Hospital 2
Technical and Other Schools Chamberlain School of Retailing 1
Forsyth Dental School 1
Franklin Institute 7
Mass. Radio & Telegraph School 1
4
Marietta College 1
Maine Maritime Academy 7
Mass. School of Art
Mass. College of Pharmacy 1
Merrimack College 1
Junior Colleges
Becker Junior College 7
Endicott Junior College 2
B. U. Junior College 7 Lasell Junior College 4 Marjorie Webber Jr. Col. 1
Worcester Junior College 10
N.E. School of Accounting 1 Salter Secretarial School 1 Stockbridge School of Agriculture 3
Wentworth Institute 2
Worcester Art Museum 1
Worcester Industrial Trade Institute 3
Boston University
Bryant College
Carnegie Inst. Technology
Colby College
Emerson College
Ithaca College
Leslie College
1
Lowell Tech. Inst.
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Scholarships were awarded to members of the class, totaling $32,650.00, as follows:
Gary Anderson
Merit Scholarship Corp., $1,400 yr. $5,600
Robert Asplund
McCracken Div. , King's Market 100
Carolyn Badger
Holden Woman's Club 100
Peter Bice
Westinghouse Scholarship 4,250
Sandra Boulanger
Rutland Nursing Club
50
Wachusett Teachers' Ass'c.
200
Webber Fiske Scholarship 100
Holden Woman's Club
150
Joan Clancey
P.T.A. Scholarship
75
Bates College
400
Church Scholarship
50
Holden Woman's Club
150
Wachusett Teachers' Ass'c.
200
P.T.A. Scholarship
75
Sara Darby
Wachusett Teachers' Ass'c.
100
Federal Loan 500
50
Marcia Follansbee
Rutland P.T.A.
100
Claudia Goulding
Boston University
500
Holden Players' Club
100
Worcester Section, National Council of Jewish Women
100
John Lonergan
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
500
Sharon McGuire
Chaffins Woman's Club
50
Nancy Moore
Chatham College
1,200
Wayne Myers
Rutland P.T.A.
100
Stephen Nelson
Chaffins Woman's Club 100
George Putnam
Paxton Woman's Club
100
Mary Rengo
Rutland P.T.A.
200
Ronald Rustigian **
Norton Company
550
George Sheckleton
Union Scholarship
500
Paxton Woman's Club
100
NROTC 2,600 yr.
10,400
David Sjosten
Holden Players'Club
100
Wachusett Teachers' Ass'c.
100
Chocksett Woman's Club
200
Phyllis Taylor
Rutland Nursing Club
50
John Waskiewicz
University of Miami
1,500 yr. 6,000
Susan Wentworth
Paxton P.T.A.
100
$32,800.00
Linda Bowen
Janet Clough
Josephine Day
Sterling Woman's Club
Federal Loan 300
Kenneth Taylor
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Other honors earned by the Class of 1960 were:
Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists:
Gary Anderson Peter Bice Lucy Chandler
Merit Scholarship Letters of
Commendation :
Robert Asplund Janet Clough Josephine Day Russell Johnson John Lonergan Henry Oliver
Paul Olson Joan Hequembourg
Honorable Mention in Westing-
House Talent Search:
Gary Anderson George Sheckleton
National Honor Society Semi- Finalist:
Lucy Chandler
We are justly proud of these achievements.
Exchange students :
Again this year we have a foreign exchange student in at- tendance. Retsu Miura from Kobe, Japan, is well-liked and seems to be fitting in well. For the first time, one of our students is attending school abroad. John Najemy is enrolled in senior high school classes at Guiseppe Parini Liceo Clas- sico, Milano, Italy.
Library
The library continues to increase in size and in use. We are handicapped in that it is also used as a study hall. How- ever, it is a valuable part of our school. As of June, 1960 , the picture was as follows :
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Volumes in library:
Fiction
1,282
Non-fiction
Reference 471
Teachers ' 52
Other non-fiction 2,786
4,591
Withdrawels 30
Total
4,561
Number of books added September, 1959-June, 1960: Fiction
83
Non-Fiction 353
Total
436
Periodicals:
Magazines
60 (inc. 8 gift sub.)
Newspapers
2 daily
1 Sunday
2 weekly (1 French)
Total
65
Circulation:
Fiction
Non-fiction
September
197
240
October
208
244
November
237
281
December
228
210
January
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